Taylor Szyszka
Taylor Szyszka
Dr Taylor Szyszka is a postdoctoral researcher at The University of Sydney and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology. Originally hailing from the USA, Taylor received her protein biochemistry PhD from The University of Sydney in 2019 and became enraptured by the world of synthetic biology, which is the focus of her postdoctoral research. In addition to her research pursuits, Taylor is a passionate science communicator with extensive experience discussing science in the public domain in print, radio, and on television. Taylor is a strong believer in making science accessible and has worked with numerous schools across NSW most notably as program coordinator for the STEAMPunk Girls educational program. She is also one of Science and Technology Australia’s Superstars of STEM for 2023 – 2024, an innovative program that will assist her in building her public profile as a woman in STEM.
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The Nanobots are Coming (and That's a Good Thing): Radical Optimism for Life in 2050
THU, OCT 19, 2:00 PM
Conference
Climate change, food insecurity, pandemics and all in the context of an aging population – there doesn’t seem to be much to look forward to in 2050. This panel will challenge dystopian projections of our shared future and instead present one of radical optimism. We are three young synthetic biology, nanoscience, and bioengineering researchers working on novel solutions to secure our food supply and manage health and disease – from nanorobots to stem cells. We also take our responsibility as science communicators seriously and are united in a vision of accessible science. In this panel, we will share our exciting research and discuss the ways in which we can all access exciting innovations to transform our lives. Join us as we peel back the curtain on the scientific process through an inspiring panel discussion and invite you to learn more about our research and how it is contributing to our own radical optimism – evidence-informed hope for a better future. We’ll set out our vision for a world where everyone feels ownership of innovations and the scientific endeavour and invite you to join us on our mission to realise it by 2050.
